Thousands march in protest of the Treaty Principles Bill
Thousands of marchers protesting Government policies affecting Māori have crossed Auckland Harbour Bridge. Video / Carson Bluck / Michael Craig
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Te Pāti Māori MP Takuta Ferris leads Hīkoi in Dunedin
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti is being supported nationwide, with Dunedin also doing its part to protest. Video / Takuta Ferris
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti in Christchurch
A large group of supporters have also gathered in Christchurch, backing the movement and message of Hīkoi mō te Tiriti. Video / Supplied
Hīkoi to Parliament
Thousands of marchers protesting Government policies affecting Māori are crossing the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Video / Carson Bluck, Michael Craig
Toitū te Tiriti hīkoi protest hits Auckland
Significant delays are expected on the roading network throughout the day as the Toitū te Tiriti hīkoi protest makes its way through Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Hīkoi protest: Traffic delays continue as thousands arrive in Auckland's CBD
The convoy of demonstrators protesting Government policies affecting Māori has arrived in New Zealand’s largest city and “significant delays” are expected in Auckland today.
PM's apology criticised by some abuse survivors and Toitū Te Tiriti hīkoi hits Auckland
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's apology is not being accepted by some survivors of abuse in care and Auckland harbour bridge lanes are set to close for Toitū Te Tiriti hīkoi.
Ryan Bridge: Taming inflation, the Grinch that threatens Christmas
OPINION: We all need to adjust our expectations to match our current reality.
'Put your money where your mouth is': Redress questions remain unanswered for survivors amid abuse apology
It was an emotional and at times, hostile, day as the Government made its formal apology.
Abuse survivor speaks after Government apology
Paora Crawford-Moyle speaks following the Government's formal apology for the abuse suffered by tens of thousands while in state and faith-based institutions.
Luxon talks to Trump: 'Obvious' respect in first phone call
PM says US President-elect spoke 'very warmly' about New Zealand in their first chat.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon delivers national apology to survivors of Abuse in Care
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon delivers a national apology to the survivors of abuse in state care. 12 November 2024
Abuse in Care Bill introduced to Parliament after PM makes historic apology
Christopher Luxon says sorry to the estimated 200,000 people abused in care over decades.
Watch: 'Unacceptable disruption' – Protester hauled off after interrupting PM's speech
The former political candidate interjected as the PM attempted to make his apology.
Opinion: 'We want to change, but we don’t know how' - gang members scarred by abuse plead for help
OPINION: A govt apology over abuse in care matters because healing must start somewhere.
Simon Wilson: Could Trump happen here?
OPINION: We have an essential precondition; mainstream politicians aren't fixing things.
Survivors of abuse in care carry thousands of ribbons to Parliament
They are a powerful representation of those who can't be there for tomorrow's national apology from the Government. Video / TVNZ
Thousands expected to take part in hīkoi sparked by Treaty Principles Bill
Groups left Cape Reinga and Bluff this morning, aiming to meet on the steps of Parliament in nine days' time. Video / TVNZ
PM open to meeting hīkoi protesters as parties call for conscience vote on Treaty bill
The demonstrators will reach Auckland on Tuesday.
Government’s response to the Inquiry into abuse in state care
Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford detail the Government’s response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into abuse in state care. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: 'Dehumanising': Govt to outlaw strip-searching of children in response to abuse in state care
Luxon will make public apology tomorrow in the House, which will be watched by survivors.
Chlöe Swarbrick calls for a conscience vote on the Treaty Principles Bill
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick is calling for a conscience vote on the Treaty Principles Bill. Video / NZ Herald
Speaker lets journalist cover state abuse apology at Parliament
Brownlee decision comes ahead of the national apology event on Tuesday.
Audrey Young: Opposition party power rankings – the top 10
OPINION: Some former Government MPs seem invigorated by being in Opposition.
NZ prison population exceeds 10,000 for first time in four years
Prison numbers haven't topped 10,000 since 2020.
Would legalising cannabis lead to a reduction in substance-related harm? A new study's ‘tantalising prospect’
Alcohol is on average more harmful than cannabis. Would legalising it reduce overall harm?
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Yes, Trump's a bad guy – but he won and should be better than Biden
OPINION: Trump's a big mouth - it’s hard to know what’s real and what’s bluff.
The number of repeat serious youth offenders is dropping. No-one knows why
The number of serious offenders was rising for more than three years, but is now falling
Claire Trevett: Seymour, the champion at making life difficult for Luxon
OPINION: PM might think Seymour is an ungrateful sod after his Treaty Bill antics.
'The risk of death is higher': What Cabinet knew when it raised speed limits on our roads
Cabinet knows higher speeds are dangerous but it's had no advice on the economic benefits.
Police cancel staff leave ahead of nationwide protest
Police expect peaceful march but plan to avoid ugly repeat of Parliament Covid protest.
Auditor-General rejects Labour’s request to probe heated tobacco policy
It comes as Winston Peters has yet to back up claims he's made about Dr Ayesha Verrall.
'An awful life': Deaf student pinned against wall, choked by principal
Students at Van Asch College and Kelston School for the Deaf endured serious sexual abuse.
Greens' 'meme' satire bill to be debated in Parliament
It will allow people to use a copyright work for parody or satire, such as memes.